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Making the most of clinical placements at Medical School
Medical school in the UK can be thought of as having two halves: Preclinical and Clinical. Clinical years are predominantly spent in hospital or community…
Being a Medical Student With Dyslexia
Some readers may be surprised to hear that I am dyslexic. That may be a shock for a number of reasons and probably raises some…
Starting medical school… What to Read
Last week I shared my packing list for student halls, but the list was deliberately missing something. Books! Let’s talk about what to read as…
Starting medical school… What To Pack
Thousands of aspiring medical students have now received their results and hopefully learnt that they’ll be starting medicine in September. It’s looking like the incoming…
Best apps for medical students Summer 2020
Are you wondering how you can up your study game? Trying to be a better student? Maybe you’re trying to find the quickest and easiest…
How to adapt your learning style for University
The jump from secondary/ high-school to university is not an easy transition for anyone. Not only are many people living away from home for the…
Networking as a medical student – Why and How
Networking is not something that came naturally to me as an individual or as a medical student. I always viewed ‘Networking’ as an activity, or…
Reflection: Why and How?
“Reflection is an essential activity that doctors use every day in their practice.” The reflective practitioner – a guide for medical students – GMC Reflection…
Top Ten Things to Think About When Choosing A Medical School
The process of applying to medicine is long and arduous. There are so many hoops to jump through, from the right GCSE grades, to entry…